Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
